Property Owners Seek to Cash In on RNC
Metro area homes asking up to $7,000 a night during Republican National Convention.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?
Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerRNC Says Event, Restaurant Bookings Should Begin Soon
Why is pace of bookings behind those for Democratic convention in Chicago?
Apr 8th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC
'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerLawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage
Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneRNC Closed Hispanic Center in Milwaukee
Closed in 2022, hasn't reopened since. Republicans closing centers focused on minority voters across the U.S.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence
'To hell with that,' says alderman of hate groups getting city-sanctioned platform.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneRNC Wants 10,000 Volunteers To Greet Guests, Provide Directions
Not about wearing a red or blue shirt say organizers, it's about making a positive impression.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post
Thousands of officers will guard convention, with additional hub needed to deploy them.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneAfter School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview
Republican Party, local host committee hold media walkthrough in advance of 2024 convention.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans
300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMKE 2024 Host Committee Launches New Requests for Proposals for Key Convention Services
General Contracting, Transportation Management, and Credential Services Requested
Jul 6th, 2023 by MKE 2024 Host CommitteeMKE24 to Hold “Convention Partner Fair” During RNC Summer Meeting
Opportunity to connect Milwaukee convention vendors to RNC delegates ahead of 2024
Jul 6th, 2023 by MKE 2024 Host CommitteeHave A Firefighting Boat? City Needs One for Republican Convention
City seeking all sorts of security products for national convention in July 2024.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneTed Kellner Named New CEO of Republican National Convention
Steve King steps down to spend more time with family.
May 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneRNC Looking For Businesses To Partner With
Host committee launches vendor website, promises lasting impact.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Could Benefit From DNC in Chicago
Visit Milwaukee hopes for side tourism to this city by Democratic convention goers.
Apr 15th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC
City would house additional officers from across the state and country.
Apr 15th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerFirst GOP Presidential Debate Will Be In Milwaukee In August
Party confirms Milwaukee will play host to major Republican event nearly a year before RNC.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Will Host GOP Presidential Debate In Lead Up To RNC
Host committee working to secure delegate hotels within 60 miles of city.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneRepublicans Announce Dates for 2024 Milwaukee Convention
The Grand Old Party will take over Milwaukee in the middle of July.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneRepublicans Name CEO of 2024 Convention
Retired Wisconsin businessman, former U.S. ambassador and longtime GOP leader Steve King will lead host team.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee, the RNC and Nuremberg
The city could be host to a quasi-fascist, Republican hatefest.
Aug 28th, 2022 by Dave CieslewiczWill RNC Have $200 Million Impact on City?
Some experts doubt it, pointing to convention’s 2016 impact for Cleveland.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Party Officially Selects Milwaukee for 2024 Convention
Milwaukee becomes first city to win back-to-back Democratic and Republican national conventions since 1972
Aug 5th, 2022 by VISIT MilwaukeeMilwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneNashville Rejects RNC, Milwaukee Now Lone Bidder
An official vote to grant Milwaukee the Republican convention expected Aug. 5.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene